Mancini with a couple of injury issues

Roque Santa Cruz got a starting place against Everton for the first time in a couple of months, but his joy could lasted for minutes, been carried off the pitch with an injury. Due to calf problems, the Paraguayan will be operated, and the expected recuperation time is one month. 

In addition, Patrick Viera, the new acquisition from Inter, will not be available in the next 10 days.